Candidate must present proof that the candidate can swim 100 feet. This proof may be in the form of a card or certificate from a state or nationally recognized swimming or scuba diving organization that shows that the candidate has completed a swimming or scuba diving course. In lieu of a card or certificate, they may present an original letter from a team officer or trainer, attesting to their ability to swim 100 feet unaided by a PFD or any other means.

Practical Examinations: The candidate must accurately mark the location of the objective within a distance equal to twice the depth of the target.